Contract Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Turning Point of Tampa is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Registered Dietitian to provide contracted nutrition services within our behavioral health and substance use treatment programs. This position works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team to address clients’ nutritional needs and support their long-term recovery and overall wellness.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals receiving treatment for eating disorders, substance use disorders, and/or behavioral health conditions and will be comfortable providing both individual counseling and group education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for clients entering treatment.

• Develop individualized nutrition plans based on each client’s medical, psychological, and recovery needs.

• Provide individual nutrition counseling and follow-up sessions throughout treatment.

• Facilitate nutrition groups focused on recovery, healthy eating, practical nutrition skills, and relapse prevention.

• Collaborate with therapists, medical providers, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

• Monitor clients’ nutritional progress and revise recommendations as clinically appropriate.

• Assist clients with meal planning, grocery planning, food exposures, and the development of practical nutrition skills.

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to individualized treatment planning.

• Provide nutrition education to clients and families when clinically appropriate.

• Assist with menu review and development to ensure meals support therapeutic and nutritional goals.

• Promote a supportive, recovery-oriented relationship with food while maintaining evidence-based nutrition practices.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian in the state of Florida.

• Experience in eating disorder treatment required.

• Experience in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment preferred.

• Experience conducting nutrition assessments and developing individualized nutrition plans.

• Ability to facilitate educational or therapeutic groups.

• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

• Commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based, and recovery-oriented care.

• Ability to maintain any professional liability coverage and credentialing documentation required for contracted providers.

Contractor Details

• Independent contractor position.

• Schedule and service hours will be established based on program needs and contractor availability.

• This contracted position is not eligible for employee benefits.

Turning Point of Tampa is an equal opportunity organization. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.